Monthly Archives: May 2009

Smoking Ban- Helps? Hurts?

There's an interesting story today from Physorg.com They suggest there is inconclusive evidence on whether or not a smoking ban hurts casino business. Read it here.

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“Modern Day Slaves”

Kansas City may be the hub of a huge human trafficking ring according to the Kansas City Star. Read the story here. Casinos and Missouri are both mentioned.

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To Caruthersville By Way of River City

The Missouri Gaming Commission is on tour today. The first stop is the Pinnacle River City property. Second stop is Lady Luck in Caruthersville. The monthly Commission meeting will be held at the Caruthersville Public Library tomorrow morning at 9 … Continue reading

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State of the States

The American Gaming Association has released their State of the States report. Associated Press reporter Wayne Parry gives a synopsis. Read it at the Pittsburghchannel.com

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President Casino Closed- Flooding

The St.Louis Business Journal reports.

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MGC Monthly Meeting in Caruthersville

The Missouri Gaming Commission holds its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 27th in Caruthersville. The meeting will be held at the Caruthersville Public Library at 9 a.m.

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S.S. Admiral

The man at the helm of the S.S. Admiral during its cruising days has died. Read about it in the St.Louis Post Dispatch.

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Long Time No Blog

The editorial staff of Show Me Gaming has been busy with a variety of issues. Now, back by popular demand, the staff is tanned, rested, and ready to return with this nugget. Missouri lawmakers have voted to loosen bingo rules. … Continue reading

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Horse Racing Commissioner

Robert Cox of Wentzville, Missouri was a former member of the Missouri Horse Racing Commission. He passed away Friday May 1st. The St.Louis Post Dispatch has the story.

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Money for Gambling

A Platte County, Missouri employee stole money for gambling. Read the story from Crime Scene KC.

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